What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 50632-9: Cefotaxime Method for Slow-growing mycobacteria [Susc]

Name: LOINC Code 50632-9: Cefotaxime Method for Slow-growing mycobacteria [Susc]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:34.496Z

50632-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Cefotaxime Method for Slow-growing mycobacteria [Susc] in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Cefotaxime. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Isolate.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Cefotaxime. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Isolate.

When is it used?

Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
Status: ACTIVE
Order vs observation: Both
Method: Method for Slow-growing mycobacteria

What it does not mean

The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

Cefotaxime [Susceptibility] by Method for Slow-growing mycobacteria
Cefotaxime
AFB; ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES; AST; Claforan; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Islt; Isol; Myco; Mycobacteria susceptibility; Mycobacterial susceptibility; Point in time; Random; SlowMyco; Sus; Suscept; Susceptibilities; Susceptibility; Susceptibilty; TB; Tuberculosis

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Cefotaxime Method for Slow-growing mycobacteria [Susc]Cefotaxime [Susceptibility] by Method for Slow-growing mycobacteriaCefotaxime Islt SlowMycoCefotaximeABXBACTSusceptibility to CefotaximeSusc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code50632-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameCefotaxime Method for Slow-growing mycobacteria [Susc]

DescriptionCefotaxime

Short nameCefotaxime Islt SlowMyco

ComponentCefotaxime

PropertySusc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Isolate

ScaleOrdQn

MethodMethod for Slow-growing mycobacteria

ClassABXBACT

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.22

Last changed2.26

Consumer names

Susceptibility to Cefotaxime

Part names

CefotaximeSuscPtIsolateOrdQnMethod for Slow-growing mycobacteriaSusceptibility (microorganisms)Point in time (spot)

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